On the defensive

sharp tonguesare a weapon of defencethough they offendas much as swords respect boundariesto let warrior instinctsrest in peacesalute othersfor letting others be spare a thoughtwhy you appearas a threatfind a wayto allay fears Quadrille at dVerse

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #322

Welcome back! PROMPT #322 We have a quote to fire your imagination this week. “I think if you are curious, you create opportunities, and then if you open the doors, you create possibilities.” – Mario Testino This can be a theme for your piece. You can use the words or let them go, but the … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #322

Invested in Myself

it’s a mammoth task-putting it all togetherall those Lego blockscarrying abridged versionsof meedited highlights releasedas per the occasion,proprietywithin the scopeof social approval the structure that I build nowshocks manythey had overlookedthe fire withinthe daily evolutionof learningself-acceptanceself-improvementsome pieces felloutside the boundariesof your mindsets accusing fingersjab at my self-esteemblame me for beingself-centeredgrowing out of their reachbeing undulyinvested … Continue reading Invested in Myself

Samson and Delilah

stung by betrayal, weak in defeatout of the strong came something sweetnever shall I love again, said Heinstead, grow less, but defiantly No more love, nothing to losetrue art does not need a muse.He raised his sword and challenged again.The victory was his – come sun or rain. But let this not be a tale … Continue reading Samson and Delilah

Copywriting

How far would you travel in search of an isolated beach? Would you travel across states, countries, continents or more? Nothing beats the pleasure of finding a destination untouched by commerce and crowds. You revel in the bliss under the blue sky and hear the waves crashing against the shore. So what if you can’t … Continue reading Copywriting

Unknown

inverted goblets are mysteriousholding secrets or just a vacuumawaiting their turnto be filled up with a golden dawnlighting up lazy mindsdrawing them in conversationswillingly or unwillingly her sad but beautiful eyesreflect the emptiness of gobletsas she defies all attemptsto start a conversationshe fiddles with the stembut makes no effort tooverturn the glasslest secrets spillinto not-so-discreet … Continue reading Unknown

The Leak

In the heart of the nation’s nerve centre, where shadows whispered secrets and corridors held echoes of classified discussions, a single USB drive changed everything. Brigadier Aryan stumbled upon a confidential file that could ignite wars or dismantle alliances. His trembling fingers inserted the drive into his laptop. The screen flickered, revealing encrypted codes, satellite … Continue reading The Leak

Two Peahens in a Lavish Lounge

In a lavish lounge adorned with gilded mirrors and crystal chandeliers, two peahens perched on high stools engaged in an animated conversation. Elara, her silvery feathers shimmering under the soft glow, leaned in, her eyes wide with curiosity. “Selene,” she whispered, “what do you think of this opulence? It’s unlike anything we’ve seen in our … Continue reading Two Peahens in a Lavish Lounge

St. Patrick’s Day

Green clover fields bloom,Leprechauns dance with delight,Luck in the spring air,Parades march on, hearts unite,Hope and renewal ignite. Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt